Internship / Intern Global Procurement Food (all genders)

We are wholesale. We are Procurement Strategy. We are where people and opportunity meet.

At METRO, we’re more than a global food wholesaler. We are #OneMETRO: a diverse team of over 84,000 colleagues across 34 countries, united by one mission: enabling our 15 million customers to create meaningful moments in hospitality and independent trade. 

We shape the M with passion, commitment, and growth mindset. This means taking on responsibility, making our company your company and creating a business together that remains true to its roots but always seeks new solutions.

Job Description

Start date:  1st of July 2026

Duration:  6 months 

Working hours:  37.5 hours per week

What you can expect:

• Drive development, negotiation, and implementation of Global Own Brand Range across METRO countries
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Packaging, Quality, Supply Chain, Marketing) as #ONEMETRO
• Analyze RFQ inputs and manage samples and contracts
• Organize supplier meetings and ensure smooth communication
• Monitor KPIs and deliver accurate performance reporting

Qualifications

• Enrolled in university studying Business Administration, Trade/Procurement, or similar
• Strong interest in food product development and understanding of HoReCa customer needs (#UnifyingThePowerofFood)
• Proficient in MS Office, especially Excel (VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables)
• Excellent communication skills for working with customers, suppliers, and stakeholders
• Collaborative team player with a customer-focused mindset

Additional Information

• Work-life balance: Flexible working hours with the option of mobile working in agreement with your line manager, holidays depending on length of your internship (up to 12 days with 6-months internship).
• Mentoring during your internship.
• Well-being: Health days with lots of health checks and information about your well-being, company medical care including a range of preventive services, such as flu shots, OTHEB employee assistance program.
• Exciting life on campus: Free gym and sports classes, Rioba coffee bar, canteen with discounted meals for employees, discounts in our wholesale store, and many campus events.